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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 795.80 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 795.80 and 165.23 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 795.80 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/795.80 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 795.80 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 131,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,491.20/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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